Engraved PELCO® Q Pin Stubs

The PELCO® Q Pin Stubs are also available with an engraved lines to accommodate multiple small samples on one stub and to simplify indexing. The sharp notch can be used as master reference point and the engraved crosses can be used as sub-reference point; ideal for low magnification applications. The engraved lines divide the PELCO® Q Pin Stubs in equal sized squares of 6.3 x 6.3mm (1/4" x 1/4").

Direction for use of the PELCO® Q Pin Stubs

Record position(s):

1. Locate notch; we suggest to position it in the upper right corner
2. Set SEM stage tilt at zero
3. Set SEM beam shift and stage rotation at zero
4. Align the sides of the PELCO® Q Stub parallel with the X and Y movements of the stage
5. Image the tip of the notch and determine the tip; define the tip of the notch the 0,0 location on the PELCO® Q Stub
6. Index any location with reference to the tip of the notch and record the position(s); example 5.64mm Left and 4.28mm Down
7. Store the indexing positions with the PELCO® Q Stub together with an image
   
   

Relocate position(s):

1. Locate notch; we suggest to position it in the upper right corner
2. Set stage tilt at zero
3. Line up the sides of the PELCO® Q Stub parallel with the X- and Y-movements of the stage
4. Image the tip of the notch and determine the tip; define the tip of the notch the 0,0 location on the PELCO® Q Stub
5. Retrieve recorded positions for the stub and move the stage to location; example 5.64mm Left and 4.28mm Down
6. The previously stored location should now be in the field of view
   
   
   

16190-124 - PELCO® Q Pin Stub, 12.7 x 12.7mm (1/2" x 1/2"), 4 Divisions

16190-199 - PELCO® Q Pin Stub, 19 x 19mm (3/4" x 3/4"), 9 Divisions

16190-2516 - PELCO® Q Pin Stub, 25.4 x 25.4mm (1" x 1"), 16 Divisions